Who Gave Something Extraordinary to the Power and Class?
Think about the people who gave their time, talent, leadership, and commitment to make the UMMB what it today. Tell us what they contributed and why their service deserves recognition.
Who was the first female drum major of a college marching band?
We want to know! UMass proudly named our first in 1937. And not just one! In 1937, the Massachusetts State College Band quietly broke new ground by appointing Erma Alvord ’40 and Alberta Johnson ‘40…
40 Years of Excellence
Since the fall of 1980, the UMass Drumline has been lead by the inimitable Thom Hannum.
Forty Years of My Way: Vision and Change
While this is the story of how “My Way” became an integral part of the Minuteman Band, it is really the history of the UMMB from 1963 to the present. Why? Because “My Way” is…
UMass Band performs halftime of Pats home opener
This is the UMass Marching Band’s tenth halftime appearance at a Patriots game, and first in 25 years.